Civil servant involved in ArriveCan project denies accusations he lied to committee, deleted emails

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the NFL's Washington Commanders to revert to their former name, the Redskins, threatening to interfere with a new stadium deal if they do not comply. He also urged the MLB's Cleveland Guardians to restore their historic name, the Indians, citing a perceived demand for both name changes despite their current branding being chosen to avoid offense to Native Americans. Want More Context? 🔎

A leaked recording from an internal CBC disciplinary meeting reveals tensions regarding journalistic standards as former host Travis Dhanraj resigned, accusing the CBC of tokenism and biased reporting. The meeting followed Dhanraj's critical social media post about the CBC's leadership declining an interview request, raising questions about integrity and the balance between journalism and corporate interests. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Former CBC host Travis Dhanraj resigned amid controversy over leaked audio revealing...

From 2021 to 2023, Canadians experienced significant price increases attributed to pandemic-related supply-chain issues and government spending, yet these "temporary" hikes have persisted post-pandemic, with inflation rates surging beyond typical levels. Economists attribute ongoing inflation to factors like corporate greed, market competition, and external shocks, including the Ukraine conflict and poor agricultural yields, leaving consumers to bear the costs. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: After the pandemic, Canadians continue to face persistent price...

Canadians continue to face elevated prices from pandemic-era inflation, initially driven by supply-chain issues and increased consumer demand. Despite a return to normal inflation levels, factors such as corporate greed, lack of competition, and external events like the Russia-Ukraine conflict have contributed to persistent price hikes across various goods, including food and energy. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Canadians are still grappling with persistent inflation from pandemic-era price hikes, which were initially attributed...

Canadian exporters face rising anxiety as the U.S. threatens to significantly increase softwood lumber duties, potentially from 14% to 34%, amid a national security investigation. While Canadian firms, like Canfor, brace for higher tariffs, they have expanded production capacity in the U.S. to mitigate risks, but American producers seek to limit Canada's market share further and push for tariffs that could bolster U.S. production. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The ongoing trade tensions...

Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ontario, celebrated his victory in the men's singles final at the Mifel Tennis Open, defeating Aleksandar Kovacevic of the United States with a score of 6-4, 6-2 in just one hour and 11 minutes. The tournament took place in San José del Cabo, Mexico, a region renowned for its beaches and resorts. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Denis Shapovalov won a tennis match in Mexico and was really...